Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager - Defence Programmes

South West London (Hybrid Working) x2/3 days on site and rest working from homeFlexible working with a compressed week option - enjoy every other Friday off!Full-time | PermanentSalary up to £80,000Security Clearance required or eligible for it.

A global, mission-led organisation at the forefront of defence and security innovation is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and contract management across a portfolio of complex, multi-million-pound programmes.

Working with a talented cross-functional team, this person will be instrumental in shaping commercial outcomes, supporting national defence clients, and ensuring best-in-class contractual performance across sectors such as Cyber, Aerospace, and Maritime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial and contract management activities on major defence programmes
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise value and manage risk
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks
• Support business development efforts including bid strategy, pricing, and customer negotiations
• Act as the commercial point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team
• Manage contract changes, performance, and lifecycle through to closure

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a commercial/contracts management role, ideally within the defence, aerospace, or secure government sectors within a customer facing role
• Strong understanding of UK government contracting, including MOD frameworks and DEFCONs
• Skilled negotiator with experience managing complex contracts and agreements
• Confident working cross-functionally with project, legal, and finance teams
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment

What’s on Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact, secure national programmes
• A supportive, inclusive culture with hybrid working options
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression pathways

Make your mark in a business that protects and empowers through technology. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy leading commercial strategy at scale this is the role for you.